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sighting

The correct spelling is sighting.

How to pronounce sighting

verb

Say it like: Sit-ing

The correct spelling is sighting. To register visually. For example: "to sight land from a ship"

Usage Examples

to sight land from a ship

to sight a rifle or a cannon

There will be a small prize for the first sighting of a seal.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To register visually.
  2. 2.To get sight of (something).
  3. 3.To apply sights to; to adjust the sights of; also, to give the proper elevation and direction to by means of a sight.
  4. 4.To take aim at.

noun

  1. 1.The act of catching sight of something, especially something searched for.

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